Oakland East Bay Symphony & Craneway Pavilion: Target Independence Day July 3, 2012

The Craneway Pavilion, located inside the historic Ford Point Building on the waterfront in Richmond, will host a family friendly celebration led by the Oakland East Bay Symphony (OEBS) and Music Director Michael Morgan on Tuesday, July 3. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the evening will also include additional live music, food and fireworks. Craneway Pavilion, located on 25 waterfront acres, delivers spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the entire event space as well as a 20,000 square foot patio, perfect for viewing the City of Richmond's Firework Display. The event is free to the public and has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Target.

The live music line up begins at 6:30pm, featuring performances by Hilltop Community Church Choir and Oaktown Jazz Workshops. At 8 p.m. the Oakland East Bay Symphony, conducted by Music Director Michael Morgan, will begin its set of patriotic, spirited works to celebrate America's Independence Day. The City of Richmond's Firework Display will launch over the water just as the Symphony closes its program. A special feature of the program will be the OEBS debut of pianist Chloe Ma, Junior Division Winner of last year's OEBS Young Artist Competition, performing the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2. The evening will be hosted by KDFC Radio's Dianne Nicolini.
The Craneway Pavilion is located at 1414 Harbour Way South in the Marina district of Richmond and can be accessed from the 580 freeway. The wharf area and parking (general and premium available) open at 5:00 p.m., and the Pavilion will open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.

Official Website: http://www.oebs.org